Odisha

President’s Police Medal For Bhubaneswar Addl DCP, Check Awardees Of Gallantry & Meritorious Service From Odisha

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday released a list of 939 police personnel, including 22 from Odisha, selected for gallantry or service medals.

While nine from the state will receive Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day this year, two have been selected for President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 11 for Meritorious Service.

Awardees of Police Medal For Gallantry From Odisha:

Khilari is currently posted as SP, Mayurbhanj.

President’s Police Medal Awardees:

Awardee Of Police Medal For Meritorious Service:

Of the 939 personnel, 189 will receive Police Medal for Gallantry, 88 will be getting President’s Police Medal for Distinguished  Service and 662 will get Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Under the Gallantry Awards, 134 personnel have been recognised for their gallant action in Jammu & Kashmir Region,  47 personnel in Left Wing Extremist affected areas and 1 personnel for their gallant action in North-East Region.

Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 115 are from J&K Police, 30 are from CRPF, 3 from ITBP, 2 from BSF, 3 from SSB, 10 from Chhattisgarh Police, 9 from Odisha Police, and 7 from Maharashtra Police, and the remaining from the other States/UTs.

Another 42 personnel will be awarded the Fire Service Medals. President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry is being awarded to 1 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Gallantry to 2 for their respective acts of valour and gallantry. President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is being awarded to 9 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service to 30 personnel.

Besides, 25 personnel or volunteers will be awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals.

OB Bureau

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